Most Common Prednisone Side Effects : Short Term and Long Term, and Solutions | Corticosteroids

We look at the most common side effects of oral prednisone both short term, medium, and long term and some solution work arounds to avoid these side effects while keeping the benefits of this miracle medicine. Prednisone is one of the most useful modern medications for multiple indications. But there are also dangers in taking prednisone.

[@Mamma-Tex]

RA Patient here…love the relief I get from occasional prednisone treatments. Might catch up with me later…but it has made my life so much more tolerable during major flares or illnesses.

[@schuylerking6704]

Me too. It has helped me through several bouts with gout. Also periods of asthmatic bronchitis. Only needed it for a week or so with no significant side effects except feeling better. This presentation was excellent.

[@naz.718]

Is it worth it for inflammation in throat from gerd ?

[@starcorpvncj]

The doc didn't mention brain fog. This and insomnia were by far the worst symptoms I suffered on 50mg per day of Prednisone for 2 months, then stepping down to 30mg per day, while also on1000mg of Celcept that will eventually go to 2000mg per day and replace the Prednisone. I am stepping this down by 5mg a fortnight. IU am also on Mestinon of course,3 x 60mg a day. (I am a 73 year old male.) While stepping down the worst side effect has been bad lower back pain. I have displace lower disc, but this is not the issue. I read that lower back pain is one of the side effects and I had it big time. Pain patches have helped. Since starting Prednisone my MG has not improved. In fact, I think it has got worse. I will see out the first months and then talk to my doc. He's not too bad. However, from all the very helpful YT vids I now know more than he does. I only need him for scripts. Your health is far too important to leave to doctors alone, especially when I comes to the many individual complications involving MS. Cheers from Western Australia.

[@gabyseptember5068]

It's insane how he writes with both hands 😱

[@St3mi02]

He can’t write with the right hand for shit, poser.

[@dee_1016]

I've been on prednisone up to 60mgs/40mgs a day/every other day on and off all my life because of kidney problems. And I've experienced just about all of these things. Its a struggle especially with mood changes. You don't feel like yourself.

[@doctorsecrets]

It is by no means a perfect solution, but alas, often the only one we have to date.

[@cruisinginmy94]

I was on it as a kid in elementry school for my kidney disease.

[@snubbie1474]

Does the weird feeling in your head ever go away? Like not feeling like yourself and your mind is not working as usual? I really don’t wanna feel like this.

[@littleeark1]

@@snubbie1474 No, unfortunately it doesn’t. I’ve been taking it for 20 years. I’ve luckily gotten down to 2.5MG. But the effects are still very prevalent.

[@darlenehouston97]

I hate it

[@carolyounce5810]

Thank you Doc, very well presented/explained! Subbed

[@MA-un1mj]

Sometimes going to the Dr is just a bad idea. 💊 💊 💊

[@queenj2352]

I strongly agree!

[@mokuii8338]

I have upper respiratory infection and id rather deal with it than take this bs

[@pyrothekidd]

Facts, fuck that

[@danacaro-herman3530]

​@@pyrothekiddyou've been reported

[@KingdomWithin7]

Yeah it seems like with every other side affects from Prednisone or just any prescribed pill doctors just go ahead and prescribe you another bs pill only to worsen your condition ultimately killing you and taking all your money to go with it smh!🤦🏽

[@sharonned9380]

Thank you great doctor, you really broke it down my understanding.Have a great and lovely, wonderful day!

[@doctorsecrets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@snubbie1474]

@@doctorsecrets Does the weird feeling in your head ever go away? Like not feeling like yourself and your mind is not working as usual? I really don’t wanna feel like this.

[@chinatanlinda]

@@snubbie1474 how do you feel now

[@snubbie1474]

@@chinatanlinda good ending the hard part of my treatment this week. It was from the steroid. After like a week I didn’t feel like that.

[@chinatanlinda]

@@snubbie1474 how long did you take your steroids for ? And when did your symptoms subside ?

[@beck8590]

Thank you for this video.

[@malanarine7146]

Thank you for sharing this information 👍💞

[@keithrock77]

Excellent job explaining prednisone..Can you take vitamins with Prednisone?

[@Richard-zf2eu]

when quitting its so much easier to get off of if you tapper the medication as slow as you can

[@dxbnelle]

I can't find myself at all in these side effects. I got a shock treatment of 3 days with 20 mg prednisone, hence I got a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics. I was admitted to ER for an entire day, I got multiple medications through IV to shut down my allergic response (unstable pulse, heart rhythm, breathing problems, change of colors hands/feets and the list go on and on, was a bad one ;-)) and after being discharged, I got new antibiotics (Amoxicillin - 2 times daily), shock treatment for 3 days Prednisone (1 time daily) and Clarinase (2 times daily) as antihistamine. However, I have 0 severe side effects. I have been 2 times previously on shock treatment when I was younger (maybe already used to it) - but what I currently feel, I am just exhausted, swollen hands, feet & face and I want to sleep all the time and I have pain in my shoulders and 1 of my arms (like joint pain) and that's it. Now shock treatment done, no withdrawals until now. Jumping into bed soon! Goodnight & thanks for the vid. Hope the above somehow can help someone. Much love!

[@IndecentAngels]

3 years i was on an inhaler with corticosteroids. I thought I was dying, neck and face swollen , under my chin. MASSIVE weight gain on my trunk. I went to all different doctors they all just said I was fat . My eyes got bad, I just thought it was age. My face and neck look like I have Cushing but I was told no. Your a wonderful doctor. God bless you. By the way I stopped the inhaler about a month and nothing has gotten bitter.

[@pianolady19]

Head over to Dr. Eric Berg's channel and look at his advice regarding immune system support and gut health.

[@giovannimaisano9194]

Hi... I see this is an older comment, but see you struggling with what I WAS struggling with! If you've already gotten help and on way to FREEdom ignoring me is fine ... BUT I just wanted to give advice and to support your concerns. AND help if I can, bcuz I too was VERY concerned. I too on Corticosteroids for 2 years and 5 months, I'm sttapering, taper of course should be SLOW. Back in Sept 2019 started and got MOON face ( that's what its called) to include hump on back of neck( buffalo something,, that's what's it called) might be called buffalo hump. I gained 50 lbs, Since taper my moon face and bump on back of neck is GONE, I've only lost 15lbs, but its OK bcuz I was seriously sick and needed the weight. These Corticosteroids really helped me, BUT now tapering is awful side effects. Though doing slow Dr's say safe and I'm monitored. SO when its time to taper, if you are going to ONE day just do slow. BUT I wanted to cheer you UP a bit, so your not concerned!:) ALL those body defects IS very normal and will return to normal with TIME! HOPE your feeling well at this time! Take care Mary

[@MyAnchor619]

Two months isn't long enough to see improvements. It can take your body a year to start functioning normal after long term systemic steroids.

[@katieelainewelch]

Great video!! Thanks

[@nancybarber5008]

Great Job!!👍👍

[@juniorflex7345]

Hello I know this video is a bit old but I recently took prednisone for about 3 weeks (30mg tapered down every couple of days) then stopped for a few weeks then did another 3 weeks same regiment just finished it but I had some blurred vision. Should I be concerned about glaucoma or does that only happen with constant long term use?

[@kalib20101]

I was on prednisone for over a year 20mg dosage. I have a lot problems now with my body. Teeth crumbling joints hurt. Wish the doctors would’ve not let me take it for a long time.

[@naz.718]

They only have me take 2 days that’s it. Did you experience this early on or later ?

[@elsagrace3893]

@DoctorSecrets you’ve totally missed that peri menopausal and menopausal women should start on Estradiol to help prevent bone loss. I’m so angry that estrogen deficiency of menopause is totally ignored with prednisone treatment!

[@sims398]

Awesome, thank you 🙏🏽

[@kuyacreedchannel8658]

Good day doctor. I have urticaria. 7 days of prednisone is not enough for me for my allergy comes back after i finish all my prednisones. Is it safe to ask from my doctor for more prednisones that will last for 2 weeks or more?

[@queenaranel6060]

Great info. But can you tell me if it causes headaches on the first day of taking it . I'm only on it for 5 days.

[@lialualex]

Thanks for the information. By the way what kind of gloves do you have on? Carpal tunnel gloves?

[@doctorsecrets]

No. They are graphic designer gloves - keeps ink from smudging.

[@schuylerking6704]

Great presentation. Thank you.

[@asrog3770]

Hi Dr, Thank you for your video which I found very useful. I have cutaneous vasculitis as well as arthritis and have been on prednisolone for 15 years. It is managing the diseases but not sure if I'll be on this medication for the rest of my life or any serious side effects. Your thoughts please?

[@rossgage9730]

keep an eye on your dental health. I was on 75mg a day then 50. My teeth started to disintegrate.

[@davidwhocares3293]

So I was given 60 mgs. today at the ER and prescribed 40 MG a day for two days, I don't wanna take any more after the 60 MG. Today, will it be OK to quit after the one done today with out tapering off

[@tomloftus3236]

Hi can you answer me a question! I've read online it can effect muscle mass by losing muscle but I'm only taking it for 5 days at a dose of 40mg daily. Should I notice and weaknesses or muscle loss or is this for much longer time periods?

[@praiseman310]

Thank you doctor for taking the time to help educate the public. I've been using it in my eye for almost a year and it is not clearing up the inflammation for whatever reason. I also deal with fibromyalgia symptoms which I suspect may have some impact since it's about internal inflammation???

[@aseelshahin274]

if its not clearing up the inflammation you should def get that checked out. It helped with my inflammation in my eye almost instantly.

[@biggaydave5905]

I’m getting wrecked by this stuff after only 6 days

[@hollygriffith4285]

I'm on a 4 day prescription and experiencing only small red skin lesions (basically small beauty marks), side effect. Will these ever go away?! There are new ones popping up on my arms, legs, back every day! I'm on 3 tablets of 20mg for 4 days. Absolutely insane. I have not seen a change in appetite. I take my dose during the morning and can't believe I have more than 30 small beauty marks and I never have had these!

[@SocoJ]

Due to recent leg swelling I was put on this for a week with a tapering down dosage packet. I was freaking out because my dad has lupus and this ruined him in many ways and helped in others. I'm a more natural person but I can get thru a week after years of the birth control crap I guess although knowing what I know now I wouldn't do that again lol! Hoping Dr.s keep working toward less side effects because we need meds that don't conflict so hard on us but I give credit because they work too. Thx for the clarification Doc! 👍🏾 Bless up

[@MyAnchor619]

Yes, my cousin has Lupus - diagnosed in her 30's. She's not in her late 40's and the effects of the steroid has certainly taken its toll on her. At the same time, she would be worse off without.

[@sophysuy5307]

Hi Doc, new subscriber here. I was prescribed Methylprednisolone 4mg, 6 pills a day and reduce one pill every subsequent day for 6 days for my sudden outbreak of hives. Is this consider high dose and will I experience some of the negative side affect mentioned in this video? I’m nervous and is not looking forward to them. Love your videos.

[@marvanbee]

I have been on and off prednisone for well over 2 years because of severe nasal polyps. I feel great in the first few days, then anxiety and depression tend to kick in. Am I getting this right that the issue could be my body isn't naturally provoding enough prednisone? Is my adrenal gland malfunctioning? Zero doctors have ever been able to pinpoint the cause of the polyps, asthma, allergies, etc. It's common but not normal for bodies to react so violently.

[@beblessedbeblessed8895]

08/15/2023 What about Prednisone being used to treat vitiligo and alopecia? I am a 56 year old African American black female woman diagnosed with vitiligo at the age of 53 due to an autoimmune (disease, disorder, or conditions) Whichever term one chooses to associate with. My dermatologist has prescribed Prednisone for me along with two different topical creams and a liquid solution to apply for my scalp

[@lillioneal3585]

What about L4-L5 bulging disc Medrol pack now my chest hurts and my blood pressure is off the chain

[@dregon77]

How long after weight training should I wait to take prednisone so as not to blunt some of the benefits of the training?

[@nativedoll3557]

And I’m having weird tingling in arms hands and legs I’m diabetic and have cardiovascular disease I’m concerned about this tingling I put a call in to my dr as well but was wondering if you had any thoughts

[@MohitHuda]

Diabetes causes peripheral neuropathy, most probably your sugar is not controlled, go to your doctor , he will increase the dose of your medicine

[@hananmrad7761]

What is the quantity of sugar allowed to take with prednisone?

[@aliceroush3503]

My husband has prostate cancer and for the past three years he has been on yonsa and metho prednisone.. he is now off both drugs... Because of a birth defect in his left leg he Has chronic adema which is usually improved with compressions stockings.. But now since he is no longer on a metho prednisone he has severe Pitting edema... I believe Is that his adrenal glands have not fully recovered.... any suggestions as to getting his body back to normal?

[@florisnr11]

Question ! I am 56 years male. And use depo medrol 120mg for 21 years now ,also use sometimes 30mg pils extra . I have this for heavy inflammatory problems. Whitout my shot i cannot walk . I am always in pain so i use also some Tramadol for pain relief and sometimes oxycodon. They both dont do that much for me. I have some side effects from the depomedrol like mood swings and moon face, my weight i keep in controle with calorie counting, so my weight is basically the same as when i started 21 years ago. I always stop with pain killers whitout going down in dosis, so i stop when i think it,s going ok , and use when i need them. The big question i have is this. After 21 years off surging what kind off deseze i have ,they still dont know what i have. In my blood work they find a high cpk/ck about 1000 . And inflammatoire i have in my wrist ,shoulders, legs. Basically i am always in pain. Why can dokters dont find what i have ? They say its reuma ore ms ore what ever. On scans they see the inflammatory response, bud still now real answer. Do you have any idea what to look for ? Thanks and greetings .

[@cherryblanc4972]

What is the IC, in front of my prednisone prescription stand for?

[@analitoiglesia9500]

My dermatologist diagnosed me with IgA Vasculitis due to rashes and inflammation. She directly prescribes me with prednisone 70mg/day within 2 weeks. Is it a high dosage for me as 35 yr old with 75kg weighted?

[@peterlanders3900]

What do you recommend I taper to. I have started my most recent course at 60 mg, then went to 59 and now at 45 mg, how do I taper correctly so I don’t get withdrawals? I have already taken multiple courses of prednisone this year {as high as 62-5} however I believe I tapered to quickly. Any help is appreciated

[@ColorMeErin]

I was put on a Prednisone Pack a couple Months back & went from 110Lbs to 145Lbs in a little over a Week! My Stomach & Intestines are so Distended & SO Uncomfortable!!! I just had BloodWork & now my Glucose, AG Ratio & LDL Cholesterol are all High & it's definitely from the Steroids bc these these weren't High before the Steroids! I have No Idea what to do! What's worse is that my Dr didn't even call me when they got my Results. I checked Labcorp & saw my Results on there. I'm so Glad that my Drs on are on top of this! Grrrr!!!! I have NO IDEA what to do, but I'm not going to put up w/ this!!!

[@Ayusisi]

I was prescribed with methylprednisolone for less than a month total. Is there still a chance to have side effects, and what are they?

[@zobius9191]

I ended up in the hospital due to liver being swollen (fatty liver and the start of cirrhosis) and was prescribed this for a month.

[@jhamelajasmingaming3605]

thanks for this video☺️

[@doctorsecrets]

Most welcome!

[@dianarios6837]

Went to urgent care this Sunday because my ears were hurting, diagnosing was that I have dysfunction of Eustachian tubes, both ears. Basically they are inflamed. And lemme tell you, last night I experienced insomnia. Went to bed at 2 AM. And I had the worse mood swings today. I just want my ears to feel normal again 😞😞😞😞😞

[@nickfauza3161]

Hey! Any updates on this? That’s similar to what im experiencing and I’m so scared to start taking it

[@dianarios6837]

@@nickfauza3161 Its been over a year now, but I remember I went back and requested something else.

[@alisonmartin6482]

I was misdiagnosed with PMR and was taking this for 2.5 years, mostly at 20mgs or more. During that time I put on 50-70 pounds. I've been off it a year and still have the weight, moon face and foot/ankle swellings

[@doctorsecrets]

Yikes. Did you ask your doctor about trying Saxenda or Contrave?

[@alisonmartin6482]

DoctorSecrets I was told there was no alternative

[@rkeontv993]

@@doctorsecrets what is the most tablets for the fever

[@osteopathichomeopathicking6154]

It isn't an exact science. If you can ask for a second opinion, but certainly do your own research.

[@bluesky7288]

What was the correct diagnosis you had?

[@gregcooper7789]

I started methylprednisolone 4mg dosepak, and I have had stomach pain, tight chest along with hives ..... taking it for back pain and not able to sleep

[@XxButtNastyxX]

Did your side effects go away ?

[@irisbailar3980]

thank you for the detailed look at prednisone. i wonder if you could do the same for not taking prednisone. I have hypo-petuitarism (for 18 years now) and i don't take much if any prednisone, except when my body is feeling stressed i will take some. after days of too much noise or even light activity i feel stressed and take one for that day and maybe the next too. granted i don't take more than 10 mg in a day. Also, i want to get back to work, but i know i wont be able to do so without this drug. I don't want to be on prednisone. i find i have adjusted to not having it in my system. I am calm and collected. however, doing the dishes, sweeping daily activity i have to rest every 5 minutes.

[@DailyCzak123]

Such a horrible drug. It’s a hallucination drug rather than solving actual problem. Mentally screw you over.

[@sharoninky]

My 14 year old has been on it 6 months cause of a heart transplant I’m concerned about cortisol

[@gabrielwood9345]

Thank you Dr. I enjoyed your video, as it was helpfull. Thank youand God Bless❤

[@ryanu3708]

I made it halfway through a dosepack for my just diagnosed planter fasciitis. This medication made me very ill. Symptoms were nausea, trembling, dizziness, and near fainting spells. There is no possible way I can put this chemical in my body. Might as well have been rat poison. It took five days for the symptoms to go away. I gained five pounds in a little over a week from 175 pounds to 180 without changing my diet. Not a happy camper and I'm still suffering from my foot issues. The long list of possible side effects printed on the prescription insert was barely even discussed here.

[@ph34poker73]

Can I decide to stop taking it ? I took it only to help inflammation in my throat. I don't like what it's doing to me. I was suppose to take 6 pills day 1. 5 pills day 2 and so on and so forth I did 6 on day 1 Today is day 2 and I only took 3 Can I do 2 tomorrow and 1 the next day ? (I wanna skip some days ❤) will this make a problem?? Or can I be ok ? I wish I started with only 4 or 3 for day 1 Not 6. They are 4mg each

[@Romie.P]

Did anyone experience muscle weakness with this medication? My doctor prescribed a 5 day treatment due to my allergies, I started it yesterday and woke up today with a bad headache and muscle weakness. First dose yesterday was 40MG.

[@RobinLee0074]

Yes, I’ve been on 40mg since 8/2 and feel that muscle weakness as well, also hadn’t been able to do a lot so I’m sure that contributed but yes definitely notice the difference. Taking vitamin D I hope may help

[@aseelshahin274]

I’m taking 60mg 🥲 and yes I’m experiencing this

[@ibrahimkhalif83]

Dealing with this now. Took my last pill yesterday. Today I feel like garbage. Smh.

[@RobinLee0074]

@@ibrahimkhalif83 yep the taper is brutal too.. I’m dropping 5mg a week now, takes a while to gain strength back, just added a calcium prescription with the vitamin D3. Last time I went thru it had to add iron. Is anyone taking other supplements too? Hope it’ll start making a difference:/

[@robg8033]

How long did it last? How are you feeling now?

[@yeahyouyeah]

Hello Dr! I've been taking these for a few days and in the mornings I have been waking up with sooo much green mucas.. Are they helping clear what's in my sinuses or is that an added effect I need to keep an eye on!

[@darrellwiegand7926]

Awesome to find out I'm going to gain tons of weight have a moon acne face and deal with weak bones and probably teeth. How much natural calcium should I take daily or does calcium pills work?

[@bansalaakash3065]

Calcium direct may not work, but d3 may if less in body

[@kathykat1555]

I'm taking it for auto immune hepatitis for 14 years now. Now I'm on 5 mg. Thanks for taking about the side effects. I have a moon face now

[@agvision09]

I'm on a 5 mg also, 5 days on it, out of the 5 days I fasted 3 days and lost 3 pounds. How long were you on 5 mg before you noticed the moon face? Thank you! I hope you are better or healed!

[@JanetLevine-hs9pd]

5:22 pm. I was on prednisone for 9 mos. for PMR . 3 months later I came down with GCA and was on prednisone again for 1 year. I followed an anti inflammatory diet and did not gain weight or develop moon face. . I actually lost a few pounds. Side effects were few. . .

[@agvision09]

So glad I read your comment! 2 months ago I got diagnosed with PMR, now I have an app this week because I have all the symptoms of GCA. 5 days ago I started 5 mg of prednisone because the PMR pain were so severe. I'm much better on 5 mf. I fasted for 4 days since started taking this drug and lost 3 pounds... I think if we don't eat we don't gain weight. I will fast 3 days a week and eat a carnivora diet 4 days a week and only once a day. With God's help I will beat this inflammation! I hope you're better or healed! We can do it!

[@petergriffin4453]

I use prednisone to heal scar tissue after a severe allergic reaction to hair dye. My neck was swelling like a balloon and my face that pill saved my life.

[@chocobunny5594]

how u doing now?

[@QUONKCHONG]

my mom has been taking predisone for over a decade everyday and she has become borderline crazy is that the predisone or her just being crazy shes been taking it for her arthritus and lupus

[@nicb4130]

Its Prednisone reaction. a helluva drug that giveth and taketh away. If your Mom is open to dietary and holistic changes try Dr.Berg channel. Best wishes.

[@firstsunshine5795]

Hello, I‘d be very thankful if I’d receive a response from you. 🙏 After 6 painful months I am (38) finally diagnosed as having Frozen shoulder. I’ve got to take Psednisolone for 25 days. ( 5 days 25mg - 5 days 20 mg-….) i can’t do Sport having pain in my shoulder. I go waking for 1h every day and And I’m dead scarred of side effects and depressed. I’m on the 5. day today. My questions: 1. Would you preferably recommend me giving up any sugar - even fruits- for a month? 2. what can I do to counteract getting „ thin skin“ 😣 ? Best regards from Munich

[@doctorsecrets]

Hi there, the thin skin is more seen with topical application of cortisone, not so much oral use unless for high doses for long periods of time (months or years). Second, the dose you've been prescribed is no where near high. Unless you are diabetic or prediabetic I see no need to ration normal dietary sugars. I've had to take it at the dose you are as a child multiple times for asthma. My skin's fine and I don't have diabetes from it. No need to panic.

[@MyAnchor619]

I was treated w/ 2 rounds of 40 mg back-to-back for ACD. Rebounded, so I got Kenalog (all this within 5 weeks). Got worse, so much worse! My ACD exploded all over face, neck, burning. I kept telling my Dermatologist it was from steroid & he said it wasn't. Two months later after patch test received 60 mg Pred. I had horrible hot flushing every day, depression, panic attacks. I've had pred in past w/out incident but think this was too much in such a short time for my small body. I'm just 2 months off and trying to work through the effects especially my skin.

[@MAYHAM-ze8bo]

So sorry to hear that 😔. I wish I've never taken this crap. My body feels like it's falling apart

[@britneyalyssa1314]

going in for a second transplant and im about to be put on waaaaay more steroids than i was originally put on with my first transplant. im 27 years old and been doing this since i was 8. hoping this time around it will be better????? idk...

[@Smull_]

Can you be on a deficit to prevent weight gain?

[@kimze1989]

I took prednisolone 80mg 5 days and tapered to 40mg for another 5 days paired with ventolin and flixotide inhaled steroids. All for a bout of bronchitis. The symptoms were instantaneous. I had irregular heartbeat, face flush and insomnia all throughout taking it so much so that I just stopped taking the inhalers before my time was up. I also got increased appetite to the point of shaking with hunger and a puffy face. I have finished the prednisolone around 4 days ago and still have the puffy face and sometimes experience the irregular heartbeat not as bad as it was while taking them but the puffy face is quite frustrating. How long does it take for the symptoms to subside??

[@AshokKumar-ih4yb]

Just few days

[@bobbymardell6250]

Hi guys I have been on prednisone for around 8 months for sarcoidosis, lungs and chest seem to have improved massively which is amazing only down side is I seem to be going Brighton red in the face on the regular at any given time also extremely hot like burning face and burning eyes , is this a reaction to the steroids ? I am now trying to worm my self off them as it is becoming unbearable

[@elsagrace3893]

It works wonders for Sarcoidosis. Bobby if you are a woman supplement estrogen to prevent bone loss. Take birth control pills if before menopause and estradiol hormone replacement if after menopause. This helps to prevent bone loss.

[@sanatamesh1059]

is it normal to feel cold when taking it but also sweating at the same time ?thanks this help a lot

[@doctorsecrets]

Don't want to call "normal" but can happen.

[@MAYHAM-ze8bo]

Yes

[@Dorisasaurus1133]

The insomnia and the anxiety, depression and almost every other bad side effect there is. I’m experiencing them. I’m hardly sleeping and I’m so weak. I’m also a stay at home mom of two young girls who are on summer vacation and I have a lot of guilt about hardly being able to get enough energy to just get my daily tasks done. 😢 I keep trying to explain what’s happening to my body while I’m taking l it to, my family are the absolute worst. Having constipation while having UC can’t be good. So I have been drinking prune juice and when it got really bad last week. I had to take Myralax. I’m in week 6 of an 8 week taper and it’s been really hard on me physically and emotionally. I feel worse for my family because, of the mood changes. I hate this and can’t wait until it’s over. I hope I never have to take this awful medication again. Unfortunately I’m sure this is just the beginning of a long road for the rest of my life. 😢 I have noticed that the swelling is going down and that’s what I am on it for now is major inflammation in my large intestine and my colon. I guess it’s working but… Ugh! Blessings to you all who are here today because you are suffering from the medication like I am. Keep up your chin. We can do this. Look at how far you’ve come already. Best wishes to you all ❤

[@TectonicBadger]

Just started an 8 week course to treat an ulcerative colitis flare. Forgot how sucky these drugs are but better than full blown disease. Just gotta get through the next two months

[@flora-xc6ns]

same but with crohns, how are you now?

[@goldilockz6517]

What is considered a low, normal, and high dose of Prednisone? The side effects seem dose dependent. I was prescribed 6 day medrol dosepak

[@liltsummerlin423]

Id love to know why my dr is so against giving it to me when I only use it in 4-5 day intervals for joint inflammation. I've had to take it off and on my whole 52 years of life so I understand how to Not use it. Yet he prefers my suffering without vs my not suffering with... Now I'm pissed

[@charmiparekh3418]

Can steroids trigger bradycardia? If yes, how long this effect will last? The pluse rate is between 53-57. No any other complaint. So should we worry. This is about my father, prostate cancer and high bp patient. His beta blockers also been stopped for days.

[@Mivic666]

Did you find this out? Please if you can let me know because ive had a REALLY low heart rate and palpitations and its freaking me out..

[@mandor8759]

I was prescribed this medication two weeks ago for a eyelid dermatitis for 5 days, but there a lot of negative comments about it. Is true that when you stop the medication, the dermatitis comes back even more aggressive?

[@kschannel1422]

I was prescribed with prednisone 20mg 2x a day for 7 days then once a day for the next week. My skin asthma was completely healed for a month. But when I got flare-ups, its really worse.

[@aseelshahin274]

i havnt been diagnosed yet, but when i got off of it i was fine for about two months and then my eye inflammation/swelling came back :(

[@elsavillarreal7952]

DO NOT TAKE IT

[@heatherdodge844]

What about the shooting pains in my buttocks, thighs and knee, also mentioned by others in a prednisone Q&A patient chat? This damn drug, even after being weaned off of it, following doctor instructions, has virtually crippled me. When are these after effects going to end?

[@Ryansbbqnbrew]

Been on 40mg for 2 months. Ulcerative colitis symptoms came back after taper. Back on 40mg now but I’m tired of the side effect. I know I’m not supposed to stop but what happens if just stop taking it?

[@RobinLee0074]

I was at 40mg ( since 8/2) also for the same thing.. down to 25mg now..do you take anything else for it? My GI keeps trying to get time to take immunosuppressants and I really don’t want to…

[@jaytay8637]

Do not, whatever you do,just stop taking it !

[@melissabarry656]

I took it for 7 days 40mg and then a month later 5 days 40mg . It gave me a UTI like symptom of a burning urethra. it’s been almost three weeks since I finished it and my urethra is still burning. Please I’m so desperate why hasn’t my immune system bounced back?? I am in such discomfort.

[@gretabryant7504]

What do you do when your prescribed prednisone for surgery and you have panic and anxiety disorder?

[@doctorsecrets]

For most people it's fine. If prednisone does affect your anxiety you can try taking it at night.

[@mahendra9967]

I got anxiety too with this drug

[@MA-un1mj]

@@doctorsecrets not true.

[@goldilockz6517]

I’m worried about this too!

[@kathleenkendalljacksgrandm6902]

Take this 5 days a month for dog dander itching. I love this. Works well and I’m 77 and get a big burst of energy. I accomplish all the housekeeping I’ve been putting off. Just wish I could take it all the time but my doctor said NO. TAKE 40 mg each day for 5 days per month.

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

I was prescribed this today....

[@user-qm8bc4bu1t]

For the ulcers I lowered the dose slightly but then kidneys suffer so back on the initial dose. He was on low dose for 1 week.

[@peterrobbins6691]

I was prescribed predisone for poison ivy for two weeks, i now have peripheral neuropathy. I took 40mg per day for 2 weeks. is there anything i can do. i'm freaken out and pissed.

[@cagna-andomenicb.6818]

I had my pfizer vaccine recently and after that I experienced allergic reaction like rash and hives that so itchy and very uncomfortable all over my body from head to toe.. and my doctor prescribed me this prednisone 20mg once everyday for 7 days and after taking it I develop skin boils from my shoulders to back and to my buttocks even my thighs and legs.. and Im really stress about it cause my rashes and hives disappear on prednisone then the consequence is developing skin boils.. Im so stressed outttt

[@diananoyola2656]

I tool the vax. 6months ago.. put of nowhere I started to have a rash... now Im takin prednisone. But Idk if its due to the meds. That I feel mood changes. IF I STOP takin pred. The rash will come back. Now i gotta check diff. clinics to see what they can give me. I have muscle pain on my left leg.

[@giovannimaisano9194]

Hi... I see this is an old comment, hope your recovered by NOW! And NOT stressed out! Reason I'm commenting to you ( you can ignore me, I do not want to intrude, only help:). I too had an allergic reaction and boils, freaking me OUT and I mean OUT. My Dr prescribed cortisone cream and allergy medicine, the regular clariitin. For I used a hot wash cloth...as hot as I could deal with and put the wash cloth over them, one by one with some pressure!. I REALLY hope you are feeling better, healed up and back to yourself again! Take care Mary

[@cagna-andomenicb.6818]

@@giovannimaisano9194 hi!! Hahaha Im totally healed now and alos got my second dose of Pfizer.. and Thank God nothing happened to me hahahahahhaha 🥰🥰

[@giovannimaisano9194]

@@cagna-andomenicb.6818 GREAT!

[@ricopine303]

My doc just prescribed this for 12 days of 20mg after my ANA came back positive for inflammation. However, I noticed on the 1st day a lot of hair came off my head after shower while brushing thankfully it's only 2 weeks. Fortunately all my other blood tests came back good except for ANA but sadly I can't see a Rheumatologist for another 4 months for an actual diagnoses...

[@Vision-sz9hw]

🙋‍♀️ QUESTION: Last week I was hospitalized for 3 days, they wanted to keep me longer but I couldn’t handle being in there longer. They wanted to give me a total of 3000mg of IV steroids over the course of 3 days. They gave me a total of 1250mg of IV steroids because I couldn’t handle more. 2 weeks ago I took a total of 100 mg of steroid tablets. I haven’t taken any steroids for 7 days and I’m about to jump out of my own skin. Are the steroids still in my body? I’m swollen, extremely agitated, can’t sleep, super hungry and then eating a ton like I’m out of control and my blood sugar is through the roof. Is there a way for me to detox this out of my system ?? I hate this feeling and I need it to go away. PLEASE HELP ME!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jhamelajasmingaming3605]

my mother is have mood changes and insomia she always clean our house im so nervous but until i watch thus video i feel ok its the side effect of ghe medicine

[@cybercityoedo808]

My doctor prescribed me Prednisone for a viral upper respiratory infection (not covid) . I refused to take it, I was afraid of what mental side effects it could have and was not about to take a chance. I self medicated with sudafed (behind the counter version), lots of ginger tea and honey, water, omega 3, zinc snd vitamin c. Feeling much better already and feel happy that I didn't need that steroid to get better.

[@imassage619]

You sound just like me. I’m on here reading because i to have asthma and a weak Immune system. Plus afraid to take meds and their side effects.. My for kidneys can only take so much medicine

[@TheEpoxyExpert]

Then why do you get professional advice. Doctor know it all

[@DailyCzak123]

Smart move :). I took it for 1 week and I feel like I’ve lost my mind

[@DailyCzak123]

An on going fairy tale that is few hundred pages deep. Im happy that my body is becoming mine again

[@DailyCzak123]

It affects me deep mentally even for 1 week

[@pamelashivers5234]

Prednisone grew my hair thick on my scalp.

[@jeff6949]

Racing heart hard to sleep mood different not weak ... acid stomach proscribed for poison oak .. day 3,,,,3 week script

[@alexiswelsh335]

I took a high dose for an MS flare for 5 days, how long will my taste be distorted?

[@doctorsecrets]

Depends - was the taste distortion a consequence of the prednisone or the MS flare?

[@nativedoll3557]

I was having severe asthma triggered by the worst pollen to date where I live outside Atlanta Georgia and my dr put me on 20mg tablets 2 pills in morning for 5 days why did she not ween me off I thought odd

[@iMustPandaLean]

Same for me bad allergies turned to asthma I just started but my pack has 21 tablets 6 first day 5 next 4 next 3 next 2 next then 1 final day

[@MohitHuda]

You ween of after long term use , not needed when you take only for short period

[@darrellwilson1419]

I've been on prednisone for 7 days and here are the side effects I've experienced: Difficult Sleeping Temple Headache on one side of my face A little mouth numbness (occurred on Day 6) A little bit of mood swings Mood Swings Yesterday was my last day taking it. How long does it take for prednisone to get out your system?

[@basel8436]

Did you go back to normal because I’m going through the same thing right now😂

[@XxButtNastyxX]

@@basel8436 getting bad side effects too. Its been 3 weeks wtf

[@bansalaakash3065]

Don't stop suddenly.

[@bansalaakash3065]

@@basel8436 don't stop suddenly

[@earlmorton6265]

It will take 21 days after the last dosage. On the 28th of this month my system should be clear. Did you pee a lot?

[@sassyvtmom2009]

Caps on wrong color marker driving me nuts lol

[@IndecentAngels]

Lol now I'm noticing lol

[@nooralisayed5259]

In mild case what should be the power in mg, please advise

[@doctorsecrets]

Depends on case of what. Generally dose ranges anywhere from 1mg to 50mg but the disease determines the dose.

[@ricktasker8248]

Thanks

[@nicoledburns82]

I was prescribed 20mg 3 tines a day for shingles on my face and my heart rate dropped down to between 40 and 50 whereas my normal resting is 58 to 60, I had iInsomnia, bad stomach swelling and couldn't breath. I'm thinking it's too high a dose so trying to taper down and see how I feel.

[@MAYHAM-ze8bo]

Just don't take that shit

[@eh6695]

What about skin??

[@tanyazucker7724]

I took 100mg of prednisone back in 2019 daily for FOUR months due to orbital(eye) psuedotumor. My side effects were all of these but I continue to have daily migraines and my eyes hurt. I am sensitive to any type of lights. I currently am on botox for the migraines which helps. All other meds give me the wrong effects for migraine prevention. Is there anyone out there that is going through something like this or any other long lasting side effects? I also now have arthritis in my neck which was a side effect. I am 36 years old, If anyone has anything helpful please let me know. Thank you.

[@Usr_11ijk]

Start with stem cell iv therapy aggressively umbilical cord msc, vitamin c source food to boost immunity, b12 injection weekly for 1 month.. You will have to spend money on stem cell no other option as for as I know. If steroids are stopped that's really good thing, no more steroids to be taken in future, blood donation before undergoing stemcell iv works better

[@snubbie1474]

Does the weird feeling in your head ever go away? Like not feeling like yourself and your mind is not working as usual? I really don’t wanna feel like this.

[@nainajan8356]

That part is hell.. Out of world...

[@RobinLee0074]

I feel the same way

[@nainajan8356]

Is it normal not to feel whats in ur stomach.. Not feel ur digestive n excretory system like numb 🙄... I'm on 60mg predsilone

[@RobinLee0074]

@@nainajan8356 I ask myself the same thing because with UC it’s overactive but this last week has been different,..bloated, under active.. that odd numb feeling. Idk what it is, I hope it passes

[@MAYHAM-ze8bo]

@@nainajan8356 hey I have the same symptoms, I stopped taking it for a few days and now it's getter better

[@mystogan9399]

How long does it take for the water retention to go away ?

[@earlmorton6265]

It will take 21 days to clear your system.

[@thefirerises179]

@@earlmorton6265 where did you get this info from?

[@559MrCalikid]

@@thefirerises179 how lond did it take for your symptoms to go away ?

[@thefirerises179]

@@559MrCalikidI did ozone therapy to get rid of symptoms got better in a month